Geely McCar: Electric vehicle and scooter in one
April 21, 2011 by Katie Gatto 
(PhysOrg.com) -- Geely, an automotive manufacturer that is based in China, has created a new vehicle called McCar. Aside from creating a lot of Batman movie comparisons and jokes, it truly is an amazing vehicle. The McCar, which is not named for a famous sandwich created by a fast food chain that uses a clown as it mascot, is a hybrid car that is paired with a scooter in the rear. While this combination is a bit unusual, it provides the maximum in driver flexibility.
The McCar was recently shown off to the public at Auto Shanghai auto show this week.
The McCar is an ultra compact, two-door model with four-seats. The folding scooter in the back is entirely electric and has three wheels. Storing a bike in a car is nothing new, what makes the McCar unique is the fact that it can actually generate electricity with the movement of the car. The electricity can then be used to charge the electric scooter while it is docked in the trunk of the car. So, how could car could be greener than this? Since the main vehicle gives drivers a choice of a gas-electric hybrid or fully electric car, it really can't.
The McCar electric version features a 12kWh battery, which has a range of roughly 93 miles. This car will no doubt be for mostly city driving, since it has a top speed of only 52mp. Recharge time on the McCar's battery is roughly six hours, which puts it ahead of some larger electronic cars. The hybrid version features a 8kWh battery that can run roughly 31 miles on electric power and up to 373 miles on a combination of gasoline and battery life, with a top speed of 80mph, which makes it the choice for longer trips. The hybrid is also good for impatient chargers, since it takes only two hours to recharge. The cars scooter has a range of 18 miles and a top speed of 18 miles per hour. Like the hybrid vehicle the scooter takes two hours to charge. Since this part charges while you drive, you won't really have to wait.
Official word has not been given yet on when this car will be available to the public, what markets it will be made available to, or what the car will cost. It does not take a brain surgeon to figure out that the car will be available in China, but who knows what other markets the McCar will find its way into.
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Are they seats or are they arm rest?
I can't imagine anyone old enough not to require a car seat being able to squeeze into those seats. And it doesn't look like car seats would fit either.
I'm jus saying!
Apr 21, 2011
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Dude, here: http://venturebea...he-road/ See if you cannot find ONE American made auto in just this list of over two dozen. NO, they are NOT all American, BUT THEY ARE CERTAINLY NOT, NOT, all Chinese, or Korean, OR whatever else the heck you love that comes from 'Over There, somewhere, else' and you KNOW better.
-word-to-ya-=muthas-
Apr 21, 2011
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"Except" not "Accept". Angry dog always barking at the moon. All bark, no bite. Illogical Failure.
Apr 21, 2011
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Wheel wells.
Apr 21, 2011
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Barking? What do American TeaTards have to do with this car?
Apr 21, 2011
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From your own list...
"Like Zap (see above), it seems Spark is either a scam company or simply incapable of carrying out its plans. Michael Papp, the brain behind Spark, has been arrested and faces trial for taking payments for vehicles he failed to deliver."
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No can readie engrish?
Apr 23, 2011
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Jus saying.
Apr 23, 2011
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Yes, thank the socialist Regulatory State and high taxes.
How much more will this vehicle cost and weigh to meet USA safety standards?
Speaking of transportation innovation, "Now you can streamline your flying experience with the revolutionary integration of personal land and air travel made possible by the Transition® Roadable Aircraft. "
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Or this: Switchbladehttp://www.samson...tchblade
Apr 24, 2011
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There's a reason why there are regulations on cars, it's so you don't easily die when you use them.
Apr 24, 2011
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Those same safety regulation do not apply to motorcycles.
Apr 24, 2011
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But the FAA can't keep their air traffic controllers awake how can they regulate flying cars?
Apr 24, 2011
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http://www.nasa.g...ATE.html
Where are the results?
"SATS is a five-year, public-private research partnership between NASA, FAA and the National Consortium for Aviation Mobility. "
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Apr 24, 2011
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Nevertheless, those bumps are the back wheel wells, and contain the drive motors.
The width probably isn't an issue to Chinese bottoms, although may be so for adult American bottoms.
The lack of back rests for those 2 seats is a greater issue.
Consider it a 2 seater.
Apr 24, 2011
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Of course. The FAA are working with the Invading Space Aliens to foster the overthrow of the America and the adoption of a One World Gubderment.
I'm sure you will find proof of this on some Conservative Blog, written by some toothless Arkansas dirt farmer.
Apr 24, 2011
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Motorcycles don't drop from the sky into people's homes.
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Here is another personal flying craft for you Tard Boy. This one is powerful enough to act as a cattle transport.
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Apr 24, 2011
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Does this have to do with safety or to protect markets.
The SMART car had similar issues and most European diesels are not available in the US.
Thanks Regulatory State.
Apr 24, 2011
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Asians have been ahead of the ROW for quite some time.
Apr 24, 2011
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You've been wrong about the 'regulatory state' in every post you've made on this site, what makes you think that anyone cares about your jabber?
Apr 24, 2011
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Thanks Regulatory State." - Tard Boy
Why do you feel that the Diesel powered Smart Car need not meet U.S. emission standards?
Why do you feel that the Smart Car should have been excused from meeting U.S. crash standards?
Please tell us how you think that Emissions and Safety Standards will be met if Corporations are not compelled to abide by them.
Think real hard...
Apr 24, 2011
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They probably couldn't purchase a banana or a coconut at the factory either.
Why aren't you whining about that?